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Warwick Academy Marks Remembrance Day
This morning [Nov 10] Warwick Academy held a special 100 year anniversary Remembrance Day ceremony held outside the main school and wreaths were laid under the stone memorial to the Warwick Academy students who lost their lives and served in the World War 1. The Governor spoke to the students and laid a wreath along with Walter and Bruce Sharpe whose... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: St George’s Remembrance Event
[Updated with video] Bermuda’s war veterans were honoured with a ceremony in Kings Square, St George’s today [Nov 9], which was followed by a Remembrance Ceremony at St Peter’s Church. Wreaths were laid by dignitaries in attendance including Governor George Fergusson, Premier Michael Dunkley, St George’s Mayor Garth Rothwell, US Consul... Read more of this article
Photos: Governor, Premier Join Poppy Appeal
Governor George Fergusson and Premier Michael Dunkley yesterday [Nov 5] took to the streets of Hamilton to sell poppies to raise funds for the Island’s military veterans. Mr Fergusson – who did a brisk trade in the iconic red flowers outside HSBC in Reid Street – said he had pitched in to help the appeal every year since he was appointed. Mr... Read more of this article
Garbage Collection Changes Due To Holiday
The Department of Waste Management, Ministry of Public Works, today [Nov 4] advised that due to the Remembrance Day holiday on Tuesday, November 11th, garbage that is normally collected on Tuesdays in the east end, will be collected on Wednesday November 12th and Friday November 14th. The west end garbage will be collected, as per the schedule, on Monday... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: World War I Memorial Service
A service to commemorate the onset of the First World War was held at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity in Hamilton this Sunday [Sept 28], with a host of dignitaries in attendance. Speaking before the service, Governor George Fergusson noted the 100th Anniversary of the death of the first Bermudian to be killed in the First World War, and said... Read more of this article
World War One Commemmoration Service
[Updated] A service to commemorate the onset of the First World War will be held at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Hamilton this Sunday, September 28th, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. A spokesperson said, “The service will be conducted by the Bishop of Bermuda, the Rt. Reverend Nicholas Dill. Along with hymns and prayers, the Regimental Colours for... Read more of this article
WWI Commemoration To Be Held At City Hall
Mayor Graeme Outerbridge will host a brief service on the steps of City Hall in Hamilton tomorrow [Aug 14] in order to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of hostilities in World War I. The service is due to begin promptly at 12.00pm and is expected to last for approximately 30-40 minutes. A spokesperson said, “The Bishop of Bermuda... Read more of this article
Photos & Audio: Bermuda Anzac Day Ceremony
Just past 6.00am this morning [Apr 25] at the Cenotaph on Front Street, about thirty people and Governor George Fergusson assembled for the observance of Anzac Day. In Australia and New Zealand, this day is known as Anzac Day and the ceremony traditionally takes place at dawn every 25th of April. Bermuda’s Australasian community has brought the... Read more of this article
ANZAC Day Dawn Service Set For April 25
The national day of remembrance for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps [ANZAC] is approaching, with services set to take place on the morning of April 25, 2014. A spokesperson said, “Traditionally, the day commemorates the ill-fated dawn landing of troops at Gallipoli in Turkey in 1915, as part of a military campaign to open channels and... Read more of this article
Video: Remembrance Day Parade Highlights
The Remembrance Day Parade saw crowds line Front Street on Monday [Nov 11] to pay their respects to the Bermudians who served in the two World Wars of the 20th century and other conflicts, many of whom did not return home after making the ultimate sacrifice. The Bermuda Regiment – together with the Regiment Band and many others – honoured the war... Read more of this article
Photos #2: 2013 Remembrance Day Ceremony
The island’s soldiers — both active and retired — were out in force this Monday [Nov 11] for Remembrance Day. The Bermuda Regiment – together with the Regiment Band and many others – honoured the war dead and veterans of the armed services, with Regiment gunners using artillery fire to mark the start and end of the traditional... Read more of this article
Slideshow: 2013 Remembrance Day Parade
The Remembrance Day Parade held today [Nov 11] saw crowds line Front Street to pay their respects to the Bermudians who served in the two World Wars of the 20th century and other conflicts, many of whom did not return home after making the ultimate sacrifice. Between World War One [1914-1918] and World War Two [1939-1945], approximately 600 Bermudians... Read more of this article
